Walker MBK23 Operator's Manual

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Operating Instructions321. Move the FSC out of NEUTRAL-PARK positionto the desired forward speed. DO NOT holdforward on steering levers. It is not necessaryto hold the FSC lever in position since a frictionlock maintains the selected lever position (andforward travel speed).WARNINGIn case the transmission drive belt breaksduring operation, and if the machine is ona slope, the machine will freewheel downthe slope. To maintain control, immediately(1) Release the steering levers andsimultaneously (2) Move the FSC to theNEUTRAL-PARK position. When themachine is stopped or moving slowly,engage the parking brake.NOTE: This is exactly the same procedureused to normally stop and park the machine.NOTE: If the FSC lever will not stay in the se-lected position, the friction lock needs to be ad-justed. Refer to ADJUSTMENTS for Step 7 -Forward Speed Control Friction Adjustment inthe Maintenance Instructions.2. Steer by pulling the lever on the side of desireddirection of turn, e.g., pull the LH lever to turnleft. To minimize the possibility of overcontrol,use only one hand on both steering levers.Pull SteeringLevers WithLeft HandKeep Feet On FootrestWhen MovingForward Speed Control(FSC)Correct Operator Hand Position on the Controls3. Reverse direction of the mower by pulling bothlevers backward.Beginning Recommendations are:♦ Learn operation of the mower in an openarea away from buildings, fences, and ob-structions. Learn operation on flat groundBEFORE operating on slopes.♦ Start maneuvering the mower with SLOWengine speed and SLOW Forward SpeedControl setting until familiar with all operat-ing characteristics.♦ Remember it is not necessary to hold thesteering levers forward (a unique Walkerfeature); always PULL on the levers forsteering or for reverse motion of the mower.♦ Learn to operate the mower with your lefthand on the steering levers and right handon Forward Speed Control. The use of twohands on the steering levers tends to causeovercontrol.♦ Learn to operate the steering levers withsmooth action. Jerky movements are hardon the transmission and lawn. For sharpturns, do not allow the inside wheel to stopand twist on the grass. Pull the steering le-ver controlling the inside wheel into reversefor a smooth “rolling” turn (one wheel rollingforward while the other rolls backward).♦ Practice maneuvering the mower untilyou can make it go exactly where you areaiming.♦ Remember, for an emergency stop, or incase of loss of control, machine movementcan always be stopped quickly by pulling theForward Speed Control into the NEUTRAL-PARK position.